AB Safety Procedures & Emergency Response 3

Question 1

When conducting an abandon ship drill, how often must these drills be held according to SOLAS?

Accepted Answer

Once per month

Answer

SOLAS requires abandon ship and fire drills to be held at least once a month on vessels engaged on international voyages.

Question 2

What is the purpose of a painter line attached to a liferaft?

Accepted Answer

To connect the raft to the ship and allow the hydrostatic release to work

Answer

The painter line connects the liferaft to the ship so that as the vessel sinks, tension on the painter activates the hydrostatic release mechanism, inflating and freeing the raft.

Question 3

Which signal is used to summon crew members to their emergency stations?

Accepted Answer

Seven or more short blasts followed by one long blast on the ship's whistle

Answer

The general emergency alarm is seven or more short blasts followed by one long blast on the ship's whistle and/or the internal alarm system.

Question 4

A CO2 fixed fire suppression system has been activated in the cargo hold. When is it safe to re-enter?

Accepted Answer

Only after the space has been ventilated and tested with a gas detector

Answer

Re-entry into a CO2-flooded space is only permitted after thorough ventilation and confirmation by an approved gas detector that oxygen levels are safe.

Question 5

What does a 'man overboard' drill primarily practice?

Accepted Answer

Vessel maneuvering, crew mustering, and recovery operations

Answer

Man overboard drills practice the entire response sequence including vessel maneuvers such as the Williamson Turn, crew mustering, and deploying recovery equipment.

(AB) Able Seaman Exam Practice Test

(AB) Able Seaman Exam Practice Test

AB Safety Procedures & Emergency Response 3